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To grow, should you buy, sell or restructure?

Regardless of the answer, EY teams can help enable strategic growth and increase transaction value and speed in fast-changing markets. Our M&A consulting and divestiture strategy teams offer services from growth strategy and portfolio reshaping to M&A, separations, post-merger integration and restructuring.


Achieve long-term value through better deals

We know businesses in every sector need a strategic approach to M&A and divestitures, supported by deal technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics. We blend decades of sector and functional experience with globally connected digital, analytics and benchmarking, as well as diagnostic capabilities and methodologies to help you generate more deal value, whether you’re on the buy or sell side.

M&A insights


Watch now: How AI can unlock value in M&A transactions

Mitch Berlin, EY Americas Vice Chair, Strategy and Transactions, shares how AI can bring speed and scale to the M&A process.

M&A Quick Takes: Industry-focused insights

Energy: How companies are transforming deal structures

We’re seeing an uptick in complex deals—which require more due diligence—and increased interest in renewable energy acquisitions. Watch the video to learn more.

Tech: Plan early for M&A integration strategy

By creating a mergers and acquisitions integration strategy and identifying value drivers early, tech firms can overcome potential headwinds. Watch the video to learn more.

Banking: How companies are using a “merger of equals” to overcome challenges

Banks are considering mergers with similar-sized institutions to create more resilient entities.



Divestiture insights

Strategies for successful corporate separations

Explore further to discover why the market is rewarding the shrink-to-grow model and to request the full report.

Watch now: How companies should think about divestitures

Andy Lorenzetti, EY Americas Sell and Separate Leader, shares how executives can use divestitures as a tool for strategic growth.


Need a competitive edge?

Realizing value fast starts with the right advice ahead of the deal. Contact our team to support your next deal and play smart.

Our latest thinking on M&A and divestitures

M&A activity insights: December 2024

Read the latest Merger Monthly, with insights on recent US M&A activity insights and what to expect as we look ahead.

M&A outlook shows firming US 2025 deal market activity

Based on economic and market indicators, the EY-P Deal Barometer — our M&A outlook — forecasts a steady boost in deal volume.

How bolder CEOs take charge to shape their future with confidence

EY CEO confidence index assesses CEO sentiment across sector growth, price and inflation, business growth, talent, and investment and technology. Read more

Mega mergers can have mega payoffs — with the right approach

Mega mergers can pay off with higher shareholder value if companies take the right approach. Find out more.

The Navigator: perspectives on financial services M&A

Financial institutions are building competitive advantage through M&A. Read on to learn more.

How divestitures can fire up growth with a focus on commercial strategy

CEOs and their teams can prioritize commercial strategy when planning a carve-out or other separation to help ignite future growth. Read more.

Banking M&A Quick Takes: merger of equals

Banks are considering mergers with similar-sized institutions to create more resilient entities. Learn more about banking M&A trends.